Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Fairmount Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the South Fairmount area of Cincinnati.

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Elbron Host LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elbron Host LLC

559 Elberon AveCincinnati, OH 45205
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Lehman Woods
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lehman Woods

3405 Lehman RdCincinnati, OH 45205
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947 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

947 Grand Ave

947 Grand AveCincinnati, OH 45205
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2109 Harrison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2109 Harrison Ave

2109 Harrison AveCincinnati, OH 45211
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Antioch Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Antioch Manor

3710 Westmont DrCincinnati, OH 45205
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2332 Harrison Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2332 Harrison Ave

2332 Harrison AveCincinnati, OH 45211
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Eagle Watch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Watch

1868-1878 Sunset AveCincinnati, OH 45238
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Emerald View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald View

2650 Lehman RdCincinnati, OH 45204
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1047 Beech Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1047 Beech Ave

1047 Beech AveCincinnati, OH 45205
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Wyoming Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wyoming Crossing

1905 Wyoming AveCincinnati, OH 45205

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Valley Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Hill

2156 Karla drCincinnati, OH 45211
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2131 Staebler St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2131 Staebler St

2131 Staebler StCincinnati, OH 45204
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3110-3112 Warsaw Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3110-3112 Warsaw Ave

3110-3112 Warsaw AveCincinnati, OH 45205
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South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Fairmount Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Fairmount area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at 2102 Queen City Avenue priced from $725. Dover Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Fairmount apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2102 Queen City AvenueStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$725
Dover Heights"The Five" Premium Renovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
2332 Harrison Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Eagle WatchA11BR,1BA$795
Westwood ApartmentsWestwood one Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Ferncrest Apartments1BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$850
Villa HillsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$875
Wyoming 361 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$900
Wyoming CrossingB12BR,1BA$935
The HeightsA1p1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fairmount, OH

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Fairmount area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Harrison apartments in the in the South Fairmount neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value South Fairmount apartment is the 725 Grand Ave Model at 725 Grand Ave, Unit Grand Ave #2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the East Price Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harrison apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
725 Grand Ave, Unit Grand Ave #2725 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
537 Elberon AveStunning2BR,1BA$1.28
1033 State Ave, Unit 11033 State Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Wyoming 361 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.18
Wyoming CrossingA11BR,1BA$1.39
Villa HillsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.25
Westwood ApartmentsWestwood one Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Ferncrest Apartments1BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
2332 Harrison Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Fairmount Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Fairmount Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Fairmount?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Fairmount is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Fairmount?

The cheapest apartment in South Fairmount is Dover Heights which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Fairmount costs $2,590.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Fairmount?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in South Fairmount that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Fairmount?

Cheap apartments in South Fairmount have an average cost of $587 which is $2,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Fairmount.

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